Chance for upgraded hospital in Ennis ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’
*Ennis Hospital. FIGHTING to get an emergency department for Ennis represents “the opportunity of a lifetime” for politicians in the county.
Pat O’Gorman
Remains of unsafe trees carved into sculptures at Shannon Town Park
*Elected Members and local authority staff of Shannon MD pictured with Councillor Pat O’Gorman, Cathaoirleach of Shannon MD at the unveiling of tree sculptures at Shannon Town Park, County Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward IN A first for a public park in Clare, the remains of felled trees have been transformed into sculptures.
Clare foster carers honoured with civic reception
*Clare foster carers with Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward. FOSTER carers from across Clare were honoured for their outstanding dedication and service at a civic reception.
Reconfigured Airport Oireachtas group need to tackle Shannon’s lack of connectivity to mainland Europe
*Shannon Airport. LACK OF connectivity from Shannon Airport needs to be a consideration of the reconfigured Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group.
Audit raises questions of Council’s governance following management of Bunratty deal
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. GOVERNANCE standards of Clare County Council have come under scrutiny over the manner in which a deal to purchase land in Bunratty was carried out.
Off-street parking to be explored for Drumgeely
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PROVISION OF off-street parking is to be explored in Drumgeely.
Councillors suggest ‘Luas on Wheels’ as alternative to Shannon Airport rail spur
ELECTED members of the Shannon Municipal District are to examine the merits of a rapid bus system versus the potential of a rail spur for Shannon Airport.
Changes to Shannon Banks bus stops sought
URGENT CHANGES to bus stops in Shannon Banks have been sought.
Contractor has ‘necessary resources’ to bring Shannon MD out of the darkness
STREETLIGHTS across the Shannon Municipal District have been left unrepaired for up to 6 weeks, according to Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF).
Councillors worried new limits won’t curb speeding habits
NEW SPEED limits are now being enforced on rural local roads across the county but some Clare councillors are concerned that simply lowering the speed limits won’t be enough to tackle the ongoing issue of speeding.